Fire Extinguishers

Pull - Pull the pin. Some units require the releasing of a lock latch, pressing a puncture lever or other motion.

Aim - Aim the extinguisher nozzle (horn or hose).

Squeeze - Squeeze or press the handle

Sweep - Sweep from side to side at the base of the fire until it goes out. Shut off the extinguisher. Watch for re-flash and reactivate the extinguisher if necessary. Foam and water extinguishers require slightly different action. Read the instructions.

How Fire Extinguishers Work

Although the majority of extinguishers work with our directions, there are exceptions. Read the instructions on your extinguisher for variations. Fix a picture in your mind that will fit the instructions on the extinguisher you will be using.

If there’s a fire, get everyone outside. Call the Fire Department. Then fight a small fire only. If the fire gets large, get out. Close doors to slow the fire spread. Stay between the fire and an exit. Don’t let fire block your escape path in case it goes out of control.

Make sure you don’t use one type extinguisher on another type fire- It may make the fire worse. Common errors (they can be fatal) are using water (A) on a grease or on an electrical fire (B or C).

Police Department

Accident reports are available from the following two websites after 72 hours: www.buycrash.com or http://payments.clemis.org/extservices. Fee is $13.

Copies of police reports are available at the front desk. Reports will need to be printed and approved by records personnel prior to distribution to the requesting party.

Freedom of Information Act requests can be completed through www. cityoftaylor.com. Discovery orders and FOIA requests can be brought to the front desk. The front desk officer will notify records bureau personnel.

Gun permits will still utilize the permit drop box and records bureau personnel will schedule appointment times with requesting parties.

Requests for return of property will still be taken by the front desk officer and the records bureau will schedule appointments with requesting parties.

Sex offender registration will be appointment only.

Fire Department

The department has suspended inspection runs, with some exceptions. However, after screening the caller TFD may go out to do an inspection if the caller is symptom free of illness and needs it for C/O or business license. Same procedure in place with tests for alarms or sprinklers.

If you have a non-emergency question or concern, call (734) 374-1355. Your message will be returned promptly.